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Drought RSS Feed from ABC Esperance2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +1000West Australian farmers grow feed in refrigerated cabinet to keep stock fed during dry winter conditionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-07-19/eastern-wheatbelt-farmers-try-germination-cabinet-in-dry-season/8720166?source=rss
Farmers in WA's eastern Wheatbelt try to drought proof their farm by growing sheep feed in large refrigerated cabinets.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4704265.xmlABC EsperancegreatsouthernesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:Sheep ProductionRural:Pasture:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Barley growing inside a germination cabinet at WarralakinBarley growing inside a germination cabinet at WarralakinABC Rural; Tara De Landgrafft: ABC Rural; Tara De Landgrafft-33.8614 121.8811Alternative water supplies labelled too pricey for Western Australia's Goldfieldshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-22/alternative-water-supplies-too-expensive-for-wa-goldfields/7266760?source=rss
Plans for a desalination plant in Esperance or tapping underground water supplies have been labelled "too expensive" by the Water Corporation.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4430043.xmlABC EsperanceesperancegoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Salmon Gums 6445Hunter Water pipeline being fenced to stop contaminationHunter Water pipeline being fenced to stop contaminationBabs McHugh (ABC Rural): Babs McHugh (ABC Rural)-30.7458 121.4715WA farmer faces imminent eviction from land after losing appeal to stop bank taking possessionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-15/wa-farmer-facing-eviction-from-farm-drought-bank-court/5968564?source=rss
A WA farmer faces imminent eviction from his property after the Supreme Court threw out his attempt to stop a bank taking possession of the land.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4149281.xmlABC EsperanceperthesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Salmon Gums 6445Greg Kenney, farmer outside the Supreme Court in PerthGreg Kenney, farmer outside the Supreme Court in PerthABC News: Nicolas Perpitch: ABC News: Nicolas Perpitch-31.9234 115.8834Drought package funds couple of months away: Bastonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-17/drought-package-funding-a-couple-of-months-away/5397402?source=rss
The State Government is expecting it will be more than two months until funds from a concessional loan package for drought-stricken farmers begin rolling out in Western Australia.Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3987827.xmlABC EsperancegreatsouthernsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430-30.2000 122.6167Hay convoy bound for Bourke arrival, after impromptu stop-over at Broken Hill in far-west NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-04/hay-convoy-bound-for-bourke-arrival-after-impromptu-stop-ove/5366802?source=rss
One of Australia's biggest ever hay donations will be made today in drought-stricken Bourke in north-west NSW, after Western Australian trucks made an impromptu stop at Broken Hill in the state's far-west overnight.Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201404\3978262.xmlABC EsperancewesternplainsbrokenhillriverinanorthandwestesperanceCommunity and Society:Charities:AllCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:SA:Peterborough 5422Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Hay from WA convoy takes impromptu at Broken HillHay from WA convoy takes impromptu at Broken HillABC News: Gavin Coote: ABC News: Gavin Coote-31.958038 141.465138Hay convoy leaves WA for drought-stricken NSW farmshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-01/hay-convoy-leaves-wa-for-drought-stricken-nsw-farms/5360566?source=rss
Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201404\3976384.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Hay convoy leaves WA for drought-stricken NSW farmsHay convoy leaves WA for drought-stricken NSW farms7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAHay convoy leaves WA for drought-stricken NSW farmsA convoy of 16 road trains packed full of hay has left Western Australia's south east coast bound for drought stricken farms in the eastern states.Rebecca Curtin-33.8614 121.8811Photos for hayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/03/26/3971774.htm?source=rss
Six bush photographers from across the country have raised thousands of dollars to help bring hay from Western Australia to drought-stricken Queensland and New South Wales.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3971774.xmlABC EsperancewestqldesperancegreatsouthernArts and Entertainment:Photography:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Boulia 4829Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Ravensthorpe 6346Birds on a fence by Aticia Grey from Outback PaparazziThe photographers started a Facebook page, Outback Paparazzi, earlier this year and were surprised by how quickly the page gained popularity. They decided to use that momentum to auction their pictures online, like this one, and donate the money for hay. Aticia GreyContributed: Aticia GreyDogs and horse at sunset by Courtney Robinson, Outback PaparazziCourtney Robinson from north Western Australia is one of the six photographers. She donated this image for the five-day Outback Paparazzi auction, which raised $4000.Courtney Robinson Contributed: Courtney Robinson Dusty truck at Boulia by Ann Britton, Outback Paparazzi Photographer Ann Britton lives at Goodwood Station at Boulia in western Queensland and donated several images, including this picture of a dusty truck rolling into town.Ann BrittonContributed: Ann Britton-33.8614 121.8811More farm loan requests expected soonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-10/more-farm-loan-requests-expected-soon/5310214?source=rss
The Western Australian Government hopes more farmers will apply for federal farm loans, after a lacklustre response so far.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3960263.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Wagin 6315-30.2000 122.6167Farmers say drought package criteria must be 'reasonable'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-27/farmers-say-drought-package-criteria-must-be/5288570?source=rss
Farmers in some of the driest parts of Western Australia are concerned they will miss out on funds from the Federal Government's drought assistance package because they will not meet the criteria.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3953674.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:South Yilgarn 6426-30.2000 122.6167Wheatbelt shire echoes calls for drought aidhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-12/wheatbelt-shire-echoes-calls-for-drought-aid/5255238?source=rss
A Western Australian eastern Wheatbelt shire says the Federal Government should not overlook the region as it develops a new drought assistance package.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 15:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3943284.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:South Yilgarn 6426-31.8500 119.3667Call for WA farmers to be included in any federal drought aid packagehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-04/call-for-wa-farmers-to-be-included-in-any-federal/5237690?source=rss
Agricultural lobby group WA Farmers has urged the Federal Government not to forget struggling growers in parts of Western Australia, in talks over a drought assistance package.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3937893.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Merredin 6415Australia:WA:Northampton 6535-30.2000 122.6167WA farmers up in arms over finance reallocationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-07/wa-farmers-over-allocation-of-farm-funding/5076060?source=rss
Western Australia's peak farming lobby says it is unfair of the Federal Government to strip millions of dollars from the state's share of a farm finance package.Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3886082.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317President of WAFarmers Dale ParkPresident of WAFarmers Dale ParkSupplied: Supplied-30.2000 122.6167Dry conditions expected to spark more sheep saleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-10/dry-conditions-expected-to-spark-more-sheep-sales/4811468?source=rss
A livestock auctioneer says if unseasonable dry weather persists in parts of Western Australia, more sheep will be forced onto the market.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3800009.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernperthDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Muchea 6501Australia:WA:Northam 6401Australia:WA:Northampton 6535Australia:WA:Southern Cross 6426Australia:WA:York 6302-30.2000 122.6167Struggling farmers welcome early paymentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-17/struggling-farmers-welcome-early-payments/4695890?source=rss
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) of WA has welcomed a move to fast-track support payments for struggling farmers.Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3761306.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsperthDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Perth 6000Farmers contend with dry conditionsFarmers contend with dry conditionsLandline: -31.9234 115.8834Drought tightens its grip across Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-02/drought-bites/4665026?source=rss
Dry season heartache for graziers, croppers and rural towns.Fri, 03 May 2013 13:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3750359.xmlABC EsperanceriverinawestqldnorthwestnorthqldwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillesperancewheatbeltgreatsouthernBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:All:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Severe rainfall deficiencies across AustraliaSevere rainfall deficiencies across AustraliaNational Climate Centre: National Climate Centre-37.8099 144.9622Workshop considers climate change adaptable cropshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-07/workshop-considers-climate-change-adapatable-crops/4358268?source=rss
Agricultural experts from across the Asia-Pacific region are meeting in Western Australia this week in an effort to develop new varieties of crop that are adaptable to climate change.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3627768.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsgreatsouthernDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Katanning 6317-30.2000 122.6167Dry July an understatement for WAhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/08/03/3560393.htm?source=rss
A record low rainfall measurement for July raises drought threat concerns in the south.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:36:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201208\3560393.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleyesperanceperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Dams and ReservoirsEnvironment:Salinity:AllEnvironment:Wetlands:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllRural:Greenhouse Gas:AllRural:Irrigation:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllScience and Technology:Earth Sciences:AllWeather:Phenomena:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:South Perth 6151Cracked mud in a creek bedCracked mud in a creek bedABC: Nicola Gage: ABC: Nicola Gage-33.8614 121.8811Redman sees Salmon Gums drought impacthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-22/redman-sees-salmon-gums-drought-impact/2850000?source=rss
Western Australia's Minister for Agriculture, Terry Redman, says he visited the drought affected area of Salmon Gums near Esperance to gauge the effects of the drought first-hand.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3299009.xmlABC EsperanceesperancegoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Salmon Gums 6445-32.9667 121.6333WA sheep stocks plungehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-26/wa-sheep-stocks-plunge/2810902?source=rss
Farmers say drought and interstate demand have pushed Western Australia's sheep stock to its lowest level in decades.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3278181.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Livestock:Sheep ProductionAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430-30.2000 122.6167Mid West and Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Esperance, WA: Tuesday June 28 2011http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201106/3255287.htm?source=rss
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3255287.xmlABC EsperanceesperancewheatbeltDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Community Development:AllRural:Pasture:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530RRR MWWB G/E Tuesday June 28 2011RRR MWWB G/E Tuesday June 28 2011Karen Hunt-28.7802 114.6132Water carted into drought stricken Salmon Gumshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/14/3243577.htm?source=rss
A farming town in Western Australia's south-east has become the second area this year to be officially declared out of water by the State Government. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3243577.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Salmon Gums 6445-32.9667 121.6333PGA wants budget to bolster drought aidhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/10/3212498.htm?source=rss
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) of Western Australia is hoping for an increase in drought assistance funding in tonight's federal budget.Tue, 10 May 2011 11:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3212498.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167Long-term water fix urged for farmershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-15/long-term-water-fix-urged-for-farmers/2614966?source=rss
The Member for Mining and Pastoral says the Western Australian Government needs a long-term strategy to improve the plight of drought-affected farmers in the state's south-east.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3192658.xmlABC EsperanceesperancegoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllAustralia:WA:Condingup 6450Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Salmon Gums 6445-32.9667 121.6333Drought decimates WA honey industryhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201102/s3146471.htm?source=rss
Beekeepers in parts of Western Australia are being forced to close down as the hotter, drier conditions decimate bee swarms. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3146471.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Livestock:BeekeepingAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450-33.8614 121.8811Stark imagery of the wheatbelt's ongoing droughthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/09/3133954.htm?source=rss
The State Government agency, Landgate, has released thermal imaging which shows just how much of the state's wheatbelt is suffering from drought. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3133954.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsperthDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Perth 6000The thermal image shows how dry the wheatbelt has becomeThe drought has extended over much of the lower half of Western Australia Landgate: -28.7802 114.6132WAFF sees room for improvement in drought schemehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/02/3127775.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says a drought pilot program in WA has worked well but needs improvement.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3127775.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleyesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167WA drought slashes calving rateshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201101/s3122950.htm?source=rss
Dry conditions last year in Western Australia have led to significantly lower pregnancy rates for some of the state's cattle producers. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3122950.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450-33.8614 121.8811Drought-hit women given tennis triphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/05/3106756.htm?source=rss
The wives and partners of 25 Wheatbelt farmers have been given a trip to watch the Hopman Cup in Perth today.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3106756.xmlABC EsperanceesperancewheatbeltDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllHuman Interest:All:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530-33.8614 121.8811Grain growers get drought recovery guidehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/22/3099394.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Government has distributed a guide to all grain growers aimed at helping farmers plan for the next growing season.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3099394.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430-30.2000 122.6167Redman defends drought aid effortshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/07/3086731.htm?source=rss
Western Australian Agriculture Minister Terry Redman has rejected claims that the State Government is not doing enough to support farmers who are enduring one of the driest seasons on record.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3086731.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167WA Govt urged to boost drought aid effortshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/06/3085608.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Opposition says the Barnett Government needs to do more to help drought-stricken farmers.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3085608.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167Drought assistance 'a drop in the ocean'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/11/3063334.htm?source=rss
The WA Pastoralists and Graziers Association says the State Government's drought assistance package is a welcome relief to farmers but others say more is needed.Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3063334.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714HarvestFarmers say a generation could walk away from the land if more is not done as they face poor harvests Joanna PrendergastABC Local: Joanna Prendergast-30.2000 122.6167More heat shrivels WA cropshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201010/s3034834.htm?source=rss
A heat wave across Western Australia at the weekend has further decreased many farmers chances of breaking even this year. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3034834.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Drought in WAA heat wave has added to the drought misery in WA7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WA-33.8614 121.8811Farmers keen to join drought schemehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/16/3013469.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Government says there has been a strong response from farmers wanting to take part in a new pilot drought program.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3013469.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167WAFF backs drought committeehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/04/2973187.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) has welcomed a decision to establish a committee to support producers in what looks to be a below average year.Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2973187.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167Preparing for the big dryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/07/2892887.htm?source=rss
Farmers are being urged not to be complacent about the next big drought. Fri, 07 May 2010 10:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2892887.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastsouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaperthDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Perth 6000Nino Messina and his wheat crop on his Mullewa farm last yearNino Messina and his wheat crop at harvest on his farm in Mullewa last year: -28.7802 114.6132Farmers may sell more stock, as drought lingers in WAhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201005/s2891990.htm?source=rss
As many parts of the eastern states recover from this year's floods, some West Australian farmers are still hand feeding stock due to a lack of rainfall. Thu, 06 May 2010 12:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2891990.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Drought in WAThe west has missed out on the rains7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WA-33.8614 121.8811PGA backs drought aid trialhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/06/2891894.htm?source=rss
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) has welcomed the 12-month trial of a new drought relief program in Western Australia.Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2891894.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167Farmers may sell more stock, as drought lingers in WAhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/05/06/2892084.htm?source=rss
As many parts of the eastern states recover from this year's floods, some West Australian farmers are still hand feeding stock due to a lack of rainfall.
Thu, 06 May 2010 10:19:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201005\2892084.xmlABC EsperanceesperanceDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450WA farmers get drought assistanceWA farmers get drought assistanceABC News Breakfast: ABC News Breakfast-33.8614 121.8811WAFF eager to see revamped drought aidhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/03/2835288.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says it is keen to see the detail of the Commonwealth's new approach to providing assistance to drought stricken farmers.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2835288.xmlABC EsperancesouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714-30.2000 122.6167